In 1997, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Kevin Garnett to a $126 million six-year contract; it triggered an NBA lockout that cut the next season to 50 games

NBA owners answered Kevin Garnett’s massive deal by capping individual player salaries.

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Nov 5, 2026 @ 10:29pm